By Charles Cooper (c) 2004 DBR Media, Inc.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tread carefully this week at work. Office politics are at work, and you need to stay out of it. Later in the week, you receive good news from a friend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You seem to be all thumbs this week. No matter what you attempt, you make a mistake. Fortunately, these are minor incidents, and you work your way through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s best to think before speaking this week. Just blurting out your opinions could result in hurt feelings. A more measured approach is what’s needed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Romance is highlighted this week. At work, though, you’re going through a transitional period. Be sure you pay close attention so you can learn new skills.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your powers of persuasive speech are at their best this week. Use them to full advantage. This is particularly true on the work front.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend seems to be goading you this week. There’s no good reason for this. Just chalk it up to this person’s need to stir up trouble every once in a while and ignore it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You need to go over projects carefully this week. Even ones you feel are completed may need some extra attention. There are loose ends to be addressed.

SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-ber 21) It’s an unfortunate tendency of your sign to be too aggressive at times. This doesn’t go over well at work. Tone it down, and you’ll achieve the results you want.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’re in too much of a hurry this week to get things done. Follow the lead of a co-worker who is more apt to be patient. By week’s end, together, you’ve accomplished just what must be done.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You have so many tasks in front of you, you’re not sure which to tackle first. Your best approach is to go with the easy ones first. This way, you’ll have more time to devote to those that are more difficult.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-ary 18) It’s best this week to surround yourself with supportive people. Those who are negative merely sap your energy. This weekend, family life is pleasurable and comforting.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Not everything goes as you’d planned this week. Try not to be so rigid. You need to be more adaptable and accepting.